Switch Hoods

[shane4golf]

Can A Hood From A 77 280z Fit On A 73 240z And Do They Look The Same?

[Zedrally]

Yes and No

The later version generally had cut outs for vents.....

MOM

[shane4golf]

but if its one without the vents then it should fit correct.

[Zedrally]

Even if it's vented it will fit.

[26th-Z]

Actually, no they don't interchange. But you really have to look to tell the difference. 280Z hoods are slightly longer and the seams don't line up exactly. With a little effort and some fitting skill, you can get it, though.

[Zs-ondabrain]

I tried the 280Z hood and was not happy w/ the results.

My Z is a 70', by the way. the hood sat too high near the headlights and was a smidgen to long

[shane4golf]

thanks for the info. now what about the 260 z will that hood fit?

[Fun_in_my_z]

I put a 1975 280Z hood on my 71. The catch didnt match up.

[sblake01]

thanks for the info. now what about the 260 z will that hood fit?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that only the "early" 260 (smaller bumpers) hood will properly fit on the 73 and earlier cars.

[Zedrally]

Just shows the differences between models in different countries.....

Sorry for the reply about the 280 hood, we never had 280 in Australia, so I'm sorry if I led you [& others] astray. 260 Hoods for models delivered in Oz up to 78 will fit, go figure?

MOM